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Moo Duk Kwan HQ
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Springfield, New Jersey
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule moodukkwanhq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 467-3939
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A great place for me and my son to practice and emphasis is on personal development and love the caring atmosphere.”
“When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills.”
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“Very engaging environment and there are opportunities for parents/caregivers to be interactive either with the karate school or in the waiting room giving feedback!”
“When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills.”
What students say
“I got to take a class with Master Orella this past weekend and I instantly felt welcomed and supported.”
“Unlike commercialized karate studio's with all the gimmicks to sign you up, the Moo Duk Kwan is a very structured Martial Art for the entire family.”
“My kids absolutely love coming here and always look forward to their classes.”
“I was recently at Moo Duk Kwan HQ for my students to participate at the Winter Invitational Tournament.”
“It is the home studio of Grandmaster HC Hwang and managed by one of his senior students Master Erik Orella.”
“Great experience for my son who has grown a great deal training with Moo Duk Kwan HQ.”
From the reviews
When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills. Moo Duk Kwan is certainly that, but for us it has been much more. My son has been going there since he was five years old, and I have seen how much it has helped shape him.
My two daughters truly enjoy what they have learned and look forward to going to classes. There are multiple classes offered throughout the week so it’s easy to fit classes into our schedule. Master Erik is patient and thorough - my kids enjoy class with him the most out of all the teachers.
My son has been practicing Moo Duk Kwan for 6 months in this studio. Beyond martial arts, they focus on important values like discipline, respect, and patience, which is actually part of the practice. The instructors seem well-qualified and genuinely interested in what they do, which makes a difference.
Moo Duk Kwan HQ is a studio that teaches a traditional Korean martial art. It is the home studio of Grandmaster HC Hwang and managed by one of his senior students Master Erik Orella.
New to taekwondo? Start at Moo Duk Kwan HQ
Moo Duk Kwan HQ comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Moo Duk Kwan HQ
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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